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These shipments come and he just keeps them. They get mixed up with his other supplies. He had duplicate supplies from several companies which we threw away. We got him an easy test kit and he gets his supplies by prescription. Why do companies keep sending him more? He can't remember if he sent money or not.
Carol Bradley Bursack, Sep 28, 2011
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Helpful advice! Also, check the name of the company that's sending the unsolicited materials and call your State's Attorney's office for advice. There may be complaints on file already. I agree that ignoring this isn't a good idea, as they may send a huge bill one day saying he owes them money. Something is very fishy. Good luck,Carol
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Sep 27, 2011
First check with insurance (medicare, medicaid or supplemental)company and see if they are being charge for these supplies. Check bank statements and see if he has paid or is having a recurring charge each time. Once you collect all the info. CALL these companies and demand they stop sending. If they give you a runaround throw out some words like "attorney" that will get there attention.If you find out that he is not paying out of pocket or insurance is not paying. Dont' think this stuff is free and ignore it. Because as you know nothing in life is free. You don't want to get a HUGE bill on day. In the meantime, if you receive more supplies like from ups or fedex I would refuse to except delivery and have it returned.
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